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Common questions

  • What is LoafBase?

    A place to find animals at shelters and rescues near you, save the ones you like, and apply to adopt them. The shelter keeps the animal's record and makes the adoption decision.

  • Does it cost anything?

    Not to look, save or apply. Adoption fees are paid to the shelter directly. LoafBase never takes payment.

  • Are the shelters verified?

    Yes. Only shelters and rescues that LoafBase has verified can list animals here.

Waiting longest

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Biscotti

Dachshund4 years, 3,297 km
147 days

Atlas

Siberian Husky4 years, 3,297 km
145 days

Pretzel

Mixed breed3 years, 3,297 km
144 days

Banjo

Border Collie7 years, 3,297 km
139 days
137 days
134 days
131 days
129 days
111 days
97 days

New arrivals

Freya

Hound mix5 years, 2,688 km
New

Riley

Siberian Husky2 years, 1,674 km
New

Pluto

Terrier mix5 years, 847 km
New

Chester

German Shepherd3 years, 2,688 km
New
New
New
New
New
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Can I ask a shelter something before applying?

Yes. On an animal's page, ask the shelter a question. It sees your first name and last initial, and asking does not start an application. The reply comes to your messages.

  • What happens after I apply?

    The shelter reviews your application and may ask you a question or two. If it is a good match, it suggests a visit to meet the animal. You can follow each step on your application's page.

    • Can I apply for more than one animal?

      Yes, and shelters expect it. Applying somewhere else does not withdraw an application you already sent.

    • Can I adopt if I rent?

      Often yes, with your landlord's consent. A shelter that has filled in its policy shows it on its page, including whether it requires a fenced yard. Not every shelter has.

    • Can I adopt from another province?

      It depends on the shelter. A shelter that has filled in its policy says on its page whether it adopts out of province.

    • What do shelters see about me?

      Saving an animal tells the shelter nothing about you. When you ask a question, it sees your first name and last initial. When you apply, it gets your name, email, phone, address and your answers. No shelter ever sees your applications to another one.

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    Prince

    Beagle4 years, 847 km

    Finn

    Labrador Retriever4 years, 510 km

    Theo

    Mixed breed2 years, 510 km

    Lola

    Mixed breed8 years, 510 km

    Nala

    Siberian Husky4 months, 847 km

    Kona

    Chihuahua mix4 years, 510 km

    Sadie

    Pug6 years, 510 km

    Hank

    Terrier mix6 years, 510 km

    Nellie

    Mixed breed12 years, 847 km
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    Dumpling

    Pug2 years, 3,297 km

    Moose

    Bernese Mountain Dog4 years, 3,297 km

    Dixie

    Poodle mix8 years, 510 km

    Cosmo

    Labrador Retriever mix3 years, 510 km

    Honey

    Border Collie mix3 years, 510 km

    Trixie

    Terrier mix4 years, 2,258 km

    Josie

    Labrador Retriever4 years, 2,736 km

    Gunner

    Border Collie mix3 years, 2,736 km

    Gaston

    Poodle mix5 years, 985 km

    Marley

    Greyhound4 years, 510 km

    Toby

    Boxer mix10 years, 2,258 km

    Jasper

    Hound mix5 years, 510 km
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